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Is medical marijuana now legal in S.C.?

What GOP Sen. Tom Davis said on the Senate floor Wednesday sounded almost surreal in the Republican-supermajority chamber.

by Jack O'Toole May 1, 2026May 1, 2026

what’s new

Tenants wait for redevelopment of old Charleston housing units

Tenants wait for redevelopment of old Charleston housing units

April 30, 2026April 30, 2026

Charleston studio remasters star’s catalog for bigger sound

Charleston studio remasters star’s catalog for bigger sound

May 1, 2026

Third bite at the apple? Sanford now not running for Congress again

Third bite at the apple? Sanford now not running for Congress again

May 1, 2026May 2, 2026

Brack: About a former governor and someone who wants to be

May 1, 2026May 2, 2026

Video

CP VIDEO: Third bite at the apple?; 5/1/26 issue

CP VIDEO: Third bite at the apple?; 5/1/26 issue

CALENDAR

What to do April 30 – May 7

What to do April 30 – May 7

FOOD + DRINK

13 places to wine, dine your mom on Mother’s Day

13 places to wine, dine your mom on Mother’s Day

April 29, 2026April 29, 2026

Mother’s Ruin opens in former Rarebit space

Mother’s Ruin opens in former Rarebit space

April 24, 2026

arts + music

Review: Footlight Players mull marriage in Company comedy classic

Review: Footlight Players mull marriage in Company comedy classic

April 30, 2026April 30, 2026

Charleston Gaillard Center announces 2026-27 season

Charleston Gaillard Center announces 2026-27 season

April 24, 2026April 24, 2026

more news

SHR 25.18: From medical marijuana to two politicians

May 1, 2026May 2, 2026

S.C. House amends DUI bill with unanimous vote

S.C. House amends DUI bill with unanimous vote

May 1, 2026May 1, 2026

Lowcountry farms, gardens drying up amid drought

Lowcountry farms, gardens drying up amid drought

May 1, 2026

Disinvited: S.C. State pulls Evette as graduation speaker

Disinvited: S.C. State pulls Evette as graduation speaker

April 30, 2026April 30, 2026

opinion

Brack: Why the City Paper has two cover pictures this week

Brack: Why the City Paper has two cover pictures this week

April 30, 2026April 30, 2026

Our View: Might be time for Lindsey to come home

Our View: Might be time for Lindsey to come home

April 30, 2026April 30, 2026

Brack: Get rid of cruel abortion bill or take away the Viagra

April 24, 2026April 24, 2026

Our View: A legislative session of missed opportunities

Our View: A legislative session of missed opportunities

April 23, 2026April 23, 2026

CARTOONS

Ariail: Once again

Ariail: Once again

April 30, 2026April 30, 2026

Stegelin: AKA Gilead

Stegelin: AKA Gilead

April 30, 2026April 30, 2026

more food + drink

A new age of pizza in Charleston

A new age of pizza in Charleston

April 17, 2026April 22, 2026

Charleston couple hits the road with chargrilled oysters

Charleston couple hits the road with chargrilled oysters

April 10, 2026April 12, 2026

more arts + Music

Piccolo Spoleto 2026 to offer 250 events

Piccolo Spoleto 2026 to offer 250 events

April 24, 2026

Charleston’s Mantra to release new ‘yacht rock’ EP at Music Farm

Charleston’s Mantra to release new ‘yacht rock’ EP at Music Farm

April 24, 2026

NEW ISSUE: MAY 1, 2026

The updated online cover for May 1 after Sanford suspended his campaign.

Blotter: Horror buff’s dream?

Blotter: Horror buff’s dream?

FOR VISITORS

Rediscover the Lowcountry: Our picks for crafting the perfect 24 hours

Rediscover the Lowcountry: Our picks for crafting the perfect 24 hours

by City Paper Staff

Our Top 50: Winter 2026

Our Top 50: Winter 2026

by City Paper Staff

CP Hot List: Here’s where to go if you’re looking for something new

CP Hot List: Here’s where to go if you’re looking for something new

by City Paper Staff

DISH DINING GUIDE

Charleston City Paper: Dish Dining Guide, Winter 2026

Charleston City Paper: Dish Dining Guide, Winter 2026

Top tips: Charleston chefs share best secrets to help at home

Top tips: Charleston chefs share best secrets to help at home

Food traditions: Bintü Atelier continues to shine on Line Street

Food traditions: Bintü Atelier continues to shine on Line Street

SWIG BAR GUIDE

Charleston City Paper: Swig Bar Guide, Fall 2025

Charleston City Paper: Swig Bar Guide, Fall 2025

Playful Pairings: Wine experts share approachable wine, snack combos

Playful Pairings: Wine experts share approachable wine, snack combos

Bartenders put their unique spins on tried, true cocktails

Bartenders put their unique spins on tried, true cocktails

SPECIAL ISSUES

Neighborhoods: Fall 2025

Neighborhoods: Fall 2025

Charleston City Paper: Dish Dining Guide, Fall 2025

Charleston City Paper: Dish Dining Guide, Fall 2025

Best of Charleston 2025

Best of Charleston 2025

publications

Charleston City Paper 29.40: May 1, 2026

Charleston City Paper 29.40: May 1, 2026

Charleston City Paper 29.39: Apr. 24, 2026

Charleston City Paper 29.39: Apr. 24, 2026

Charleston City Paper 29.38: Apr. 17, 2026

Charleston City Paper 29.38: Apr. 17, 2026

Charleston City Paper 29.37: Apr. 10, 2026

Charleston City Paper 29.37: Apr. 10, 2026